币界网报道：Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated the stablecoin issuer could become the world's largest Bitcoin miner by year-end during The Block's Big Brain podcast. With $13 billion profits in 2024 and over $10 billion in BTC holdings, Tether views mining as strategic network security rather than pure profit-seeking, having invested $2 billion across 15 energy/mining sites in Latin America since 2023. Ardoino emphasized that while direct BTC purchases yield better returns, Tether's massive Bitcoin exposure necessitates participating in network security, with current infrastructure investments including renewable energy projects and mining farm stakes. The company's mining ambitions align with its "stable energy" vision, one of four pillars for societal resilience alongside stable money, communication, and AI. Top miners currently operate at 19-57 EH/s, while Bitcoin's total hashrate stands at 810 EH/s.